of Cyprus - ente nazionale per il turismo di cipro
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PafosYiannisThis is a real gem, located on a side street in theheart <strong>of</strong> the old town, Laona is all about the food.Authentic tra<strong>di</strong>tional <strong>di</strong>shes are lovingly createdand the welcome is warm. Sit in the shade at anoutside table and soak up <strong>Cyprus</strong>.Melitzia Tavern4, Grivas Dighenis Ave., Tala v<strong>il</strong>lage(26652979) Open Mon-Sat 4pm-11pm. Maincourses €10-€11 and €13 for meze. Special setmenus ava<strong>il</strong>able lunchtime. Cre<strong>di</strong>t MC, V.This popular taverna in the heart <strong>of</strong> Tala v<strong>il</strong>lage,with comman<strong>di</strong>ng views across Pafos and rightdown to the sea, is a favourite with British ex-pats.Owner Savvas is the host and his wife Mariacooks a great value for money meze as well asslow-cooked lamb, rabbit stew and sea breamor fish lovers. A bottle <strong>of</strong> local wine goes downwell. As Melitzia has such a fine reputation, it’sbest to book ahead.Mylos RestaurantPano Gialia (Gialia-Stavros road)(26342676,99612368) Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 11am-late. Maincourses €8.60-€17. Cre<strong>di</strong>t No.A well-kept secret <strong>of</strong>f the beaten track, Mylosis the place to enjoy the real <strong>Cyprus</strong>. Sit on theveranda, breathe in the scent <strong>of</strong> w<strong>il</strong>d herbs andadmire the scenery. The fam<strong>il</strong>y-owned restaurantserves excellent tra<strong>di</strong>tional <strong>di</strong>shes inclu<strong>di</strong>ng deliciousspicy sausages. Do try to visit.Petradaki Tavern45, Kato Vrisi St., Kathikas v<strong>il</strong>lage (26814191)Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 12 noon-3pm & 6pm-10pm. Maincourses €7-€17. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.Su<strong>per</strong>b Cypriot and international <strong>di</strong>shes in whatthe locals w<strong>il</strong>l tell you is a very good restaurant.The Sunday lunch buffet is especially popular atthis fam<strong>il</strong>y-run restaurant. Booking advised.Viklari Observation Point RestaurantAkamas (99489000, 26991088) Open summeronly Main courses Souvla €12. Cre<strong>di</strong>t No.Breathtaking sea views await you, as Viklari sitshigh on a h<strong>il</strong>l in the Akamas peninsula. Stop herefor lunch when exploring the area and take inthe stunning beauty. The fam<strong>il</strong>y-run taverna hasa basic menu <strong>of</strong> chicken or meat souvla, kebabs,salad, potatoes and bread. The food is good andthe décor is unique.Yiannis11, Georgiou Kleanthous St., Kathikas v<strong>il</strong>lage(26633353) Open Fri-Wed 10am-3pm & 6pm-10pm. Main courses €8-€12, meze €15. Cre<strong>di</strong>tAmEx, DC, MC, V.A beautifully-restored stone-bu<strong>il</strong>t taverna servingtra<strong>di</strong>tional <strong>di</strong>shes and international cuisine. Sitinside by the fire in winter or outside under theshade in the warmer months. The food is consistentlygood and Yiannis gives a warm welcome.It was the 2009 Time Out Eating Award winnerin the Best Taverna category.Yiorgos Taverna1, Vas<strong>il</strong>ika St., Anavargos v<strong>il</strong>lage (26941379)Open Mon-Sat 6pm-late. Main courses €6-€14. Special meze €14. Cre<strong>di</strong>t No.This tra<strong>di</strong>tional taverna has been in the v<strong>il</strong>lagefor many years and once belong to the currentowner’s brother. The menu is short and succinctand the food basic but tasty. Try the special <strong>Cyprus</strong>meze comprising 30 <strong>di</strong>shes. George is quite acharacter and enjoys para<strong>di</strong>ng his collection <strong>of</strong>hats. Popular with residents and visitors <strong>of</strong> allages, this is the place for an enjoyable night outand good value for money.FishArapis Coral BayCoral Bay (26621021) Open Da<strong>il</strong>y 12 noon-3pm. Main courses €6-18, meze €20.Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.Since 1980, the Arapis fam<strong>il</strong>y has been <strong>of</strong>feringfish lovers the best catch <strong>of</strong> the day so you arewell advised to opt for the fish meze or, if that’stoo much for you, you should try the gr<strong>il</strong>led freshsquid, grou<strong>per</strong> or sea bream. Meat <strong>di</strong>shes are alsoava<strong>il</strong>able. Don’t forget your swimsuit as the blueMe<strong>di</strong>terranean and the sandy shore are only afew metres away.Ocean BasketAvanti Holiday V<strong>il</strong>lage Piazza, Kato Pafos(26961379) Open Mon-Thu 12 noon-9.30pm,Fri 12 noon-10.30pm, Sun 12 noon-9.30pm. Maincourses €7.50- €16. Cre<strong>di</strong>t AmEx, DC, MC, V.Ocean Basket is a South African chain <strong>of</strong> seafoodrestaurants and there are now two more brancheson the island (at My Mall in Lemesos and on thePhinikoudes promenade in Larnaka). It <strong>of</strong>ferssu<strong>per</strong>b food and great value for money in a friendly48 Time Out <strong>Cyprus</strong> | Eating Guide 2013
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